The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion is free of Fragrance, Essential oils, Labelled fragrance allergens, Drying alcohol, Sulfates, Silicones, Parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 24-ingredient list. List checked 5 November 2026.
The catch: none. It clears all 12 ingredient flags we check.
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- No labelled fragrance allergens
- No drying alcohol
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Paraben-free
- No MI/MCI
£8.80
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Key ingredients
Glycerin · Retinoids
Full ingredient list, decoded
24 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
- 1Aqua (Water)
- 2Glycerin
- 3Ethyl Linoleate. Propanediol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. Dimethyl Isosorbide
- 4Cetearyl Isononanoate
- 5Bisabolol. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate. Retinol
- 6Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
- 7Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
- 8Glyceryl Stearate
- 9Ceteareth - 12. Ceteareth-20
- 10Cetearyl Alcohol
- 11Carrageenan
- 12Xanthan Gum
- 13Acacia Senegal Gum
- 14Cetyl Palmitate
- 15Sucrose Laurate
- 16Polysorbate 20
- 17Isoceteth-20
- 18Behentrimonium Chloride
- 19Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate. Disodium EDTA
- 20Dehydroacetic Acid
- 21Benzoic Acid
- 22Ethylhexylglycerin
- 23Phenoxyethanol
- 24Chlorphenesin
Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), retrieved 5 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion fragrance-free?
Yes. The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion lists no parfum or fragrance. Checked against its full ingredient list on 5 November 2026.